# Loni Anderson vs. Dolly Parton **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 12, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904 "2014-07-12T01:28:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/21 "2014-07-12T04:51:39Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > preference The left one? ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/22 "2014-07-12T06:10:07Z")
NOTICE: The idea for this poll came from **Leaffan**. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/23 "2014-07-12T06:16:06Z")
> [@RikWriter](#): > > In their prime? Loni by a mile. Most definitely. Not even close. ---
**Author:** ![Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilarity_n.suze/32/6223_2.png) [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/24 "2014-07-12T06:43:20Z")
Dolly Parton looks like Dolly Parton in drag. Loni Anderson looks like Billy Crystal in drag. This is not a vote. ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/25 "2014-07-12T08:56:35Z")
It’s a tough question since Dolly Parton has such an enormous range of looks in her lifetime. I voted for Dolly since at her best (e.g. pre-plastic surgery) she was beautiful and talented and Loni at her best was mostly just beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/26 "2014-07-12T09:49:16Z")
Gianna Michaels wins ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/27 "2014-07-12T11:00:55Z")
> [@hogarth](#): > > I voted for Dolly since at her best (e.g. pre-plastic surgery) she was beautiful and talented and Loni at her best was mostly just beautiful. I’m not voting because the question is wacky to me. As a straight guy, sure, I get the OP - which chesty, over-the-top blonde from the 70’s is more attractive. But Dolly Parton is…_Dolly Parton_. An amazing, top-tier singer-songwriter who has accomplished more in her career than 99.9% of the writers out there. The level of respect she deserves puts her in a class with Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, etc. Her look may not be the real deal, but her talent most certainly is. And I say this as NOT a country fan. As a musician, I get it - non-muso’s see her trampy looks over the years and judge her based on that. But that’s like giggling at Prince - be careful, because while he looks like a horse-faced weenie, if you miss that he is one of the most important musicians of the past 50 years, you really come off as clueless. Oh, and yeah: Bailey. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/28 "2014-07-12T11:18:29Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > But Dolly Parton is…_Dolly Parton_. An amazing, top-tier singer-songwriter who has accomplished more in her career than 99.9% of the writers out there. The level of respect she deserves puts her in a class with Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, etc. Her look may not be the real deal, but her talent most certainly is. And I say this as NOT a country fan. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/29 "2014-07-12T11:30:04Z")
If those are my only options, I pick neither. Or [this one](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT39Zq3JaTg). ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/30 "2014-07-12T11:37:44Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. Serious question: why? ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/31 "2014-07-12T11:55:41Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > If those are my only options, I pick neither. Or [this one](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT39Zq3JaTg). Wow, that is in interesting video. Slowing it down like that completely changes the song. Thanks for the link!! ETA, oh yeah, I’ll take [this version](http://i.onionstatic.com/avclub/4364/58/16x9/640.jpg)of Dolly. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/32 "2014-07-12T12:11:14Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > Serious question: why? Because I would not rank her with those others. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/33 "2014-07-12T12:16:32Z")
It was an easier decision when I read the title as “_Louie_ Anderson vs. Dolly Parton.” The fist response about sagging breasts did not alert me to my error, although the failure to mention Louie’s death did. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/34 "2014-07-12T12:17:11Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > Because I would not rank her with those others. Do you acknowledge that many well-respected musicians _do_ hold her in that high regard? I am all for YMMV, but, objectively, she is deeply respected by her songwriting peers. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/35 "2014-07-12T12:20:17Z")
Do you acknowledge that I threw up a little bit in my mouth? ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/36 "2014-07-12T12:21:43Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > NOTICE: The idea for this poll came from **Leaffan**. Actually, it was a joke response to **Zeldar** ’s “[What POLL are we in most need of?](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=728164)” thread. But it’s been fun nonetheless. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/37 "2014-07-12T12:23:16Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > Do you acknowledge that I threw up a little bit in my mouth? Funny. Be happy. ---
**Author:** ![seal\_cleaner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/38 "2014-07-12T12:35:58Z")
I really respect Dolly Parton because, more than most entertainers, she never mistook her personna for her true self. She talked to going on vacation once with her husband, and said, to paraphrase, “it was just Carl and me. We didn’t take Dolly.” Edit, more on point: Loni has a freakishly large jaw, which can be seen whenever her Big Hair is pulled up. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/39 "2014-07-12T13:02:51Z")
Well I’m gaining a newfound respect for Dolly from her voters. She _is_ very talented, and she does have a great sense of humor - very important in any relationship. I don’t think anyone’s mentioned that. And then there’s this unflattering picture of an old Loni: [http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/supro66/celiberities/loni\_anderson1.jpg](http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/supro66/celiberities/loni_anderson1.jpg) As for Bailey, I never watched WKRP but if I knew she was there I would have! ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904/40 "2014-07-12T13:12:45Z")
> [@Skammer](#): > > It was an easier decision when I read the title as “_Louie_ Anderson vs. Dolly Parton.” The fist response about sagging breasts did not alert me to my error, although the failure to mention Louie’s death did. Louie Anderson is [not dead yet.](http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwcomedy/article/Louie-Anderson-Coming-to-Comedy-Works-Landmark-Village-Tomorrow-613-15-20140612#.U8Ez_fldUrU) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loni-anderson-vs-dolly-parton/692904.md?page=3)